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• The Dell Mini Inspiron is a notebook computer that debuted in 2008. Dubbed the Mini 9, hackers quickly discovered that the notebook had extra space inside the case where other items could be mounted and adapted for use with the unit. One such popular item is a miniature GPS device that can utilize vacant space and a +5 volt power connection to turn the Dell Mini 9 into a GPS-enabled piece of work.

• Fast Facts

  1. Uses the Intel Atom processorOfficial Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  2. Available with Windows XP or Ubuntu LinuxOfficial Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  3. Features up to 1 GB of RAMOfficial Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  4. Display: 8.9 inch LEDOfficial Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  5. Resolution: 1024 x 600Official Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  6. Only has a single speakerOfficial Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  7. Hard drive options include 16 GB and 32 GB SSDOfficial Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  8. 32 Whr Lithium ion battery averages 4 hours up timeOfficial Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  9. Weight: 2.28 lbs.Official Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  10. Width: 9.13"Official Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  11. Height: 1.07" front side, 1.25" back sideOfficial Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9
  12. Depth: 6.77"Official Site: Dell Inspiron Mini 9

• Background

  The first glances at the new Dell mini notebook series came in May of 2008. Dell was not forthcoming with a lot of details at the time. By the fall of 2008 Dell had released the first in it's new line of notebooks, the Dell Mini 9. After being torn down by homebrew enthusiasts, it was quickly noted that there were many spaces and modification opportunities within the miniature case of Dell's latest offering.JKKMobile: Dell Inspiron Mini 9 DIssected (September 5, 2008) The result was quick in forthcoming. Within weeks of the product's release on the market, hacks had already been uploaded to YouTube documenting how to swap out the SDD drive, install a touch screen and LED light for hard drive activity.

  
  

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